Publications by authors named "F A A Abdullah"
Background Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common and debilitating complication in elderly hip fracture patients, associated with significant clinical and functional consequences. Early identification of risk factors, such as cognitive impairment and vitamin D deficiency, is essential to mitigate its impact. However, preoperative screening practices are often inconsistent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study explored how exogenous silicon (Si) affects growth and salt resistance in maize.
Methods: The maize was cultivated in sand-filled pots, incorporating varied silicon and salt stress (NaCl) treatments. Silicon was applied at 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 mM, and salt stress was induced using 0, 60 and120 mM concentrations.
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) stresses the importance of worldwide vaccine coverage of coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) vaccination. This study fills a critical gap in the literature by providing empirical evidence on the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and inequity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This study investigated the determinants of psychological antecedents and other factors behind COVID-19 vaccination and their role in vaccine coverage in MENA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hydatid cysts are among many cysts that can develop in the pancreas. Both the size and location of these cysts significantly influence clinical presentation and surgical approach required for management. This study aims to review the literature concerning pancreatic hydatic cysts, their presentations, and management strategies.
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- The study investigates the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on people living with HIV (PLWH) in Africa, focusing on T-cell variations and inflammatory profiles during COVID-19 hospitalization.
- Among 174 patients studied, 21% were PLWH, who were generally younger and more likely to be female compared to those without HIV.
- Findings reveal that PLWH had unique T-cell characteristics and inflammatory markers, indicating differing immune responses depending on their CD4+ T-cell counts, suggesting a need for tailored treatment approaches.